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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University Cabrini College UB Penn State Berks| Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $277 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 4,572 students)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Eastern University is 133.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Eastern University than Penn State Harrisburg ($35,864.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Eastern University ($22,096 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 20.6% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,424 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 187.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($25,542 vs. $8,882)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 17 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Penn State Harrisburg? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State Harrisburg and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $9,400 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/